Guist Creek Lake Dam
Kentucky — Shelby County — GUIST CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Shelby |
| River | GUIST CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.20722, -85.15833 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| NID Storage | 13,944 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,944 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 333 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 30, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Guist Creek Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.